Symptoms Of BPH
NHS
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate
The main symptoms of an enlarged prostate are problems with peeing, such as:
- difficulty starting to pee, or having to push or strain to pee
- a weak flow of pee, stopping and starting, and taking longer than usual to empty your bladder
- feeling like you cannot fully empty your bladder
- dribbling pee after you finish peeing
- needing to pee more often or urgently, including getting up to pee during the night
The symptoms usually develop slowly, and may gradually get worse as you get older.
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
- you have difficulty peeing or need to pee more frequently
Try not to be embarrassed. The GP will be used to talking about these symptoms.
Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:
- you have blood in your pee – your pee may look pink, red or brown
- you have pain when peeing
- you cannot pee at all
You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.
Important
It's important to get these symptoms checked by a GP because they can sometimes be caused by other more serious conditions, such as prostate cancer.
If they're caused by cancer, finding it early may mean it's easier to treat.